edWeb.net

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Assistive technology teachers working at schools in the Fairfax County, VA school district, one of the largest in the United States, are finding that the use of audiobooks is improving access to grade-level content while also developing the love of reading that motivates many students to continue improving.

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Edsurge

OCTOBER 1, 2020

There is a dearth of evidence to help teachers make informed choices on how to allocate time to asynchronous vs. synchronous online learning. Online environments can be set up to support assistive technologies such as closed captions on videos and text to speech.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

DECEMBER 28, 2023

She emphasizes the importance of autism-assistive technology, like her app Podium, in bridging communication gaps for people with autism, ultimately encouraging a shift in societal perspectives towards autism and recognizing its potential.

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eSchool News

JULY 1, 2022

PRNewswire/ — Texthelp , a global leader in literacy and assistive technology, announced it has appointed Gus Schmedlen, Ed.D., In this new role, Dr. Schmedlen will help Texthelp meet its goal of advancing the literacy of 1 billion people by 2030. WOBURN, Mass. as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

On the flip side, technology caused stress in families where parents became navigators for students who could not use assistive technology independently. Rosenblum says one issue that carried over into the fall is the systemic problem of access to information. He is still meeting with mobility instructors.

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N2Y

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

If a student with a physical disability like cerebral palsy or Multiple Sclerosis requires assistive technology to move, manipulate classroom learning materials, or communicate , for example, school staff may be more inclined to miss their advanced skills in other areas. What about IDEA? Questions to ask.

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Neo LMS

APRIL 25, 2017

Many visually-impaired people use screen readers or other forms of assistive technology to navigate web pages, and heading tags are easier to interpret by such technology. Here’s an example: Find more information about anchor text here. Add the alternative text for each and every image and make them descriptive as well.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Organizations and institutions spring into action, including gathering information about the scope of the problem and implementing emergency solutions. This past year presented numerous challenges for educators, leaving many of us scrambling to do our best to meet the rising needs with limited time and resources – which isn’t sustainable.

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Graphite Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Plus, the students who struggled with attention didn't miss out on any information since they could access the content through the voice-over, the visuals in the video, and the text in the captions. Can the content be interpreted by assistive technologies? I used closed-captioning with BrainPop Jr. Is it easy to operate?

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Shake Up Learning

AUGUST 3, 2021

We need them to know this upfront so that when we meet each of them where they are as learners they don’t see it as being treated differently, they see it all as learning. . Choice boards are one way to meet kids where they are as learners, as well as, give them ownership in their learning. Foster collaboration and community.

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Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2019

Minecraft, Autism and 21st Century Learning I was unaware of this early on, but eventually discovered that I wasn’t the only one who found Minecraft useful as an assistive technology for people with autism. So, I paid for a small private server for my students to explore and work together safely.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JUNE 10, 2015

Unlike most, my learning needs are clearly labelled; when I arrive at a college event or meeting my specific needs are immediately understood. According to CAST, the association working to increase opportunities for everyone to learn, the way we all absorb information is as unique as our fingerprint.

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The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 7, 2023

They’ve been taking turns presenting on disabilities such as dyslexia, brain injuries and deafness; Noble gave hers, on assistive technologies for children with physical disabilities, last week. Her 24 classmates smile and wave as they log on from different states. You are in your own class right now,” Eckert says.

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MindShift

JUNE 9, 2021

During virtual education, he relied on reference materials and parent assistance when available. An adult in the room could help demonstrate grips, steer hands and inform Nahal when additional resources were needed. Offered on both Google Meet and Zoom, closed captioning can have benefits for all students.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 5, 2024

Organizations and institutions spring into action, including gathering information about the scope of the problem and implementing emergency solutions. This past year presented numerous challenges for educators, leaving many of us scrambling to do our best to meet the rising needs with limited time and resources – which isn’t sustainable.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Not only did the client make these gains in the therapy group, but when we informed her teacher about this connection strategy, it enabled the client to increase participation and decrease anxiety during the difficult days of virtual school.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2019

Being asked to learn new information every day. These include reading, writing, spelling, reasoning, recalling and/or organizing information. Special ed teachers rely on assistive learning devices to address the needs of student challenges. Referred to as assistive technology (AT), these devices are often decidedly low tech.

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Shake Up Learning

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

More information will be posted soon. Educators are thinking about new ways and opportunities to meet the needs of students. I am super excited to announce that I have two books that will be released in 2020! Blended Learning with Google: Your Guide to Dynamic Teaching and Learning. Flipgrid: The Go-To Remote Learning Tool.

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SpeechTechie

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

I traveled to the Illinois Speech-Language Hearing Association convention in Chicago last week, which was a great experience (nice meeting Jenna Rayburn !), This app''s gestures also let you interact with time- and location-based information. February has been busy. Just food for thought! Gesture on!

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SpeechTechie

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

A few techie points: It was terrific hanging out with many of the folks I have corresponded with on Twitter through the #slpeeps community, and meeting some I had never met IRL (in real life). Or maybe I am just older and it is harder for me to get around! Wait, that has nothing to do with Chicago. At heart, I''m a context guy.

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Reading By Example

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The following article has more information on early warning signs: “ Kindergarten Teachers to the Rescue–Please! ”. The earlier students are identified with reading issues, the sooner they can be matched to the appropriate instruction to meet their specific needs. Additionally, visuals are helpful. Michele Haiken, Ed.D.

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ViewSonic Education

AUGUST 2, 2023

Additionally, school administrators seek reliable, user-friendly EdTech solutions that can quickly scale to meet their ever-evolving needs. Enhanced Learning Experiences Interactive learning platforms offer digital whiteboards, virtual classrooms, discussion boards, interactive assessments, and other tools to meet educational needs.

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The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

During his sophomore year, Nelson and his parents hired an advocate who began attending meetings with them. Thorossian said she was disappointed to learn that Nelson and his parents had been unable to work out their issues with the school system during yearly meetings to finalize his Individualized Education Program, or IEP.

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techlearning

MAY 15, 2018

The Marriage Between IT & Curriculum ] Here are some tools that we have found help marry tech and curriculum to enhance learning: Assistive Technology Finding the right tools to support all learners can empower a student in ways we may never have thought possible. This information is recorded in the K column of the chart.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Not only did the client make these gains in the therapy group, but when we informed her teacher about this connection strategy, it enabled the client to increase participation and decrease anxiety during the difficult days of virtual school.

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ViewSonic Education

APRIL 23, 2019

According to the DfE’s statement, the new strategy “will go further by ensuring businesses are better equipped to develop products which meet the needs of educators, enabling them to build a robust evidence base to demonstrate the impact of their products; and driving demand for both innovative and proven products.”

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Hapara

MARCH 17, 2022

One of Mrs. Perkins’s learners uses assistive technology , a screen reader, to read and can also access the digital materials. The teacher asks for help finding resources related to metabolic reactions because the information in the textbook is outdated and inaccurate. . Meeting a learner’s reading needs.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 8, 2011

His areas of interest are learning, ICT, video and Assistive Technology. link] READER''S THEATER AND INFORMATIONAL TEXT (HOST YOUR OWN WEBINAR) Thu 13 Jan 04:00PM New York / Thu 13 Jan 09:00PM GMT / Fri 14 Jan 08:00AM Sydney Kimberly Lightle. Grace is what love does and is when it meets the sinful and undeserving."

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edWeb.net

JANUARY 11, 2024

Professional Development: Both teachers and paraprofessionals require more targeted training to meet the diverse needs of special education students effectively. Resource Allocation: Educators express the need for better allocation of resources, such as assistive technologies and materials tailored to special education.

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edWeb.net

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast Families are thirsty for information about inclusive technology that supports their children with disabilities. They want to understand and inform the tools schools use. Are often tech savvy: Their engagement can steer schools toward appropriate technology.

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edWeb.net

MARCH 23, 2023

Accessibility and Inclusive Technology: Know What They Are As you think about bolstering your EdTech to support learners with disabilities—and before buying all sorts of “accessible” devices—refresh your understanding of the terms “accessible” and “inclusive” as they inform your direction.

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Edsurge

APRIL 2, 2020

They might experience cyberbullying through the chat feature, by logging into the Zoom room before the teacher arrives and being harassed by classmates, or by having classmates take photos or screenshots of their face during a Zoom meeting and use it in a harmful way.

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MindShift

JANUARY 24, 2019

She often meets with the social worker to talk about strategies for kids who have behavioral Individual Education Programs (IEPs). One of the questions asked when Dr. Seuss was born; it was information that could be found on a poster she made earlier in the unit and that hung on the wall. ACCESSIBILITY ISSUES.

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techlearning

JULY 27, 2018

Serving at least 28 million students in more than 40,000 schools in every state and in more than 70 nations, the new organization represents a meeting of the minds and of complementary areas of skill and experience. Combined, ENA and CatchOn provide a rich portfolio of services to meet the demands of today’s digital schools.

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The Shake Up Learning Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Speak clearly, at a normal volume and pace (see below for more information on using punctuation). class notes, meeting notes, to do lists, starter sentences, thesis statements, vocabulary, spelling lists, math word problems, and just about any other type of writing! Click Tools Voice typing. A microphone box appears. Time Saver.

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N2Y

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Have you ever been in an IEP meeting when it was clear that not everyone was on the same page? Assistive technology is another type of related service that helps unique learners achieve their IEP goals. More “brain space” for learning and practicing math increases the likelihood of mastering math goals.

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Edsurge

DECEMBER 8, 2017

When officials realized that students who are blind had no way to get the information displayed on monitors around campus, for instance, they started a podcast that relays the same updates about campus news and events. Some changes have been relatively straightforward to implement. But I can’t do that.”

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